The Flywheel in Action
Events at Black Hills Consortium
Year-round programming across the 15-acre Grow Campus. Every event feeds the flywheel — turning attendees into customers, investors, relocators, and community members.
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Six recurring series across the campus. Every event connects to the 13-entity ecosystem.
Campus Open Houses
Tour the 15-acre Grow Campus in Custer, SD. See THE BARN production facility, co-working spaces, Seed Academy classrooms, and THE OP cafe. Meet the teams building the future of rural America.
Investor Weekends
Two-day immersive experiences for VCs, angels, and LPs. Walk the campus, meet entity leaders, review financials, and see the flywheel in action. $20K mandatory donation to BHC charities per visiting VC.
Entity Showcase Days
Each month, one of the 13 BHC entities takes center stage. Product demos, team introductions, revenue updates, and roadmap reveals. The best way to understand how the ecosystem works.
Annual BHC Summit
The flagship event. All 13 entities, 175+ staff, investors, partners, and community leaders gather for two days of keynotes, workshops, and celebration. State of the Consortium address by Luke Alvarez.
Community Impact Galas
Black-tie fundraisers for Seed Foundation initiatives. Education programs, rural broadband, small business grants, and youth development. Every dollar stays in the community.
Founder Networking Nights
Casual gatherings for founders, builders, and remote workers. Auric Labs startups pitch over dinner, GrowWise demos new features, and Settle the West shares relocation success stories.
Weekly Schedule
Something happening every day on the Grow Campus. Walk-ins always welcome.
Visit the Campus
See the flywheel in person. Tour the Grow Campus, meet entity leaders, and discover how 13 companies are rebuilding rural America from 15 acres in Custer, SD.
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